2D Game BAckground Artist

2D Game Background Artist (Fully Remote)

Remote

• Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Remote

Job description

As a 2D Game BAckground Artist at SOFTGAMES you will be part of an agile team. You will work closely with a game designer, producer, other artist(s) as well as a team of developers on a new Casual Mobile title .

A 2D Background Artist your work plays a crucial role in bringing animated worlds to life by creating detailed and visually appealing indoor environments. This position requires a keen eye for design, perspective, and color, with a strong ability to capture the atmosphere and style of different interior spaces, from cozy homes to grand architectural settings. The artist will collaborate closely with the Game team to ensure the backgrounds enhance the narrative and align with the overall visual aesthetic of the project.

This is a REMOTE postion.

*Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a graphics test.*

Your role

• Design and create visually appealing 2D indoor and outdoor environments for story scenes.
• Bring the 2D environment to life with a variety of scene objects and props
• Ensure consistency in visual style and maintain high detail and polish in all backgrounds.
• Collaborate with game designers and narrative designers to align all graphical elements with the game vision.
• Optimize graphical assets for performance while retaining visual quality.
• Iterate on feedback to improve and refine background artwork.
• Demonstrate creativity and adaptability in various visual styles.

Your profile

• Proven experience as a 2D Game Artist, focusing on background environments and scene objects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D backgrounds (interior & exterior) for games.
• Proficiency in digital painting software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Solid understanding of color theory, perspective, and composition.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Plus: proficiency with animation (Spine, Unity, etc)

Benefits

SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:

• Remote first – We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin – You decide.
• Flexible working hours – Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
• Home office allowance – Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.
• Further Training – Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
• Studio – We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.
• Equipment – Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
• Meal allowances – A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.
• Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.
• Swag – Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
• Offsite Retreats – Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone’s ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!

Job requirements

SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game " Bubble Shooter Pro" became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to create fun and everlasting Instant Games.

At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application together with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.